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Program Requirements
Typical Program
Degree/Certificate: Certificate
HEGIS Code: 5004
SUNY Code: 3830
Major Code: BMAN
The Career
The Business Management certificate program is designed to meet the needs of professional managers or those who aspire to become managers. In this short-term program, students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills while establishing a sound academic base for an associate degree in Business Administration.
A certificate in Business Management may benefit individuals seeking career advancement opportunities in the areas of industry, financial services, distribution, health services, retailing, government, small business and non-profit organizations.
Admission
Students admitted in fall, spring and summer.
The Business Management program is offered as a full-time or part-time day program part-time evening program or online program. Because of the sequencing of courses, it may take longer than four semesters to complete the part-time evening program, or two semesters to complete the full-time day program, if a student begins in a spring semester.
See Business Administration, AAS , or Business Administration, AS , curricula for associate degree options.
Program Goals and Objectives
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for beginning- and advanced-level careers in business-related occupations
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental managerial and organizational forms, human resource principles and structures, business communication principles and techniques
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of major social, economic and technological trends on organizations
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of accounting, business law and small business management
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